Page 707 of Filthy Elites

Janie glared. “She can’t do that.”

Kelsey folded her arms across her chest. “I’m not going to call out sick when I’m not feeling poorly.”

“Come on. You’re in college. It’s not like you’re going to clean cages for a living.”

“Don’t you know anything about Kelsey?” Janie shook her head in disgust. “She’s trying to get into Veterinary School and it’s one of the most competitive graduate schools to get into.”

“I didn’t mean it like that.” Greg shoved his hands into his pockets. “I just want to take you out. Get to know you better. Have you get to know me.”

Kelsey sighed. “I can’t right now. It’s very busy and they need me to work more hours. The shelter is important to me.”

Greg sighed loudly. “Can we make arrangements for this weekend?”

Kelsey glanced at Janie, who was shaking her head no. “Maybe. I’ll have to check the work schedule.”

“I’ll give you a call later.” Greg reached up and tucked a piece of her hair behind her ear.

Janie didn’t wait for him to be out of range before complaining rather loudly. “I do not like him at all. He’s way too pushy and I feel like he’s up to something.”

Kelsey unlocked the car so they could get inside. “Have to give him points for persistence.”

“No, we really don’t.”

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“Hey,Adrian! Want a ride to our jail sentence?” Riley called out the window of Xander’s Jeep.

“It’s not that bad, Riles.” Xander rolled his eyes. “Yeah, man. Come with us. Cade drove himself this time since he’s got stuff to do after.”

Adrian jogged over to the green Jeep.

“You get the back. I control the tunes.” Riley smugly grinned at Adrian.

“I could pick you up and deposit you in the back seat.” Adrian smirked. He didn’t care if she took the front, but he wanted to mess with her.

“I’d like to see you try,” Riley challenged.

Xander leaned over and scooped her up into his arms, pretending like he was going to toss her over the seat.

She squealed and wiggled to get free. “Ugh! Put me down!”

Laughing at their shenanigans, Adrian climbed into the back seat.

“I won. I won!”

Adrian snagged her shoulders and gave her head a noogie. “Brat.”

She screamed and pinched Adrian’s arm.

“Settle down, Riles.” Xander looked at Adrian in the rearview mirror. “She’s had way too much sugar and caffeine today.”

“Community service should be interesting.” Adrian could only imagine what was in store for them. He found himself wondering if a certain brunette would be there.

Adrian was thankful to be able to get out of the vehicle. Riley had been singing at the top of her lungs to lousy music. He wondered if his ears would start bleeding. Xander had not acted as if it bothered him at all. Either he had the patience of a saint, was used to her antics, or was having trouble with his ears. Whatever it was, Adrian was happy to leave the two of them.

Dr. Hogan greeted them when they arrived. “Welcome back. Kelsey’s already getting Cade started, I’d like Xander and Riley to join them. Adrian, I’d like a word.”

Adrian paused, wondering what was going on.

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